Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution

Ruder Ware’s litigators developed their litigation practice by being trial lawyers.

While  comfortable in the courtroom, our attorney team understands the importance of seeking creative resolution to disputes outside of the court system.  With outcome-oriented strategies as our goal, Ruder Ware’s litigators have substantial experience guiding clients through various forms of dispute resolution and frequently draft provisions in contracts to prospectively manage potential contract disputes.

Often, litigation expenses and processes can be out of proportion with the dispute.  As business advocates and astute problem solvers, our attorneys are skilled at forecasting the credibility and settlement value of a case and providing a decisive assessment on how best to proceed.  Mediation and arbitration provide opportunities to resolve disputes cost-effectively and efficiently.  Though our litigators have extensive trial experience, they also explore mediation as an option in every case.  Our team can take your case through mediation and arbitration as well as to trial.  Industries where our team has experience includes:  manufacturing, construction, banking, health care, insurance, fiduciary and professional services, transportation, real estate, and ag industries.

Should legal disputes extend beyond Wisconsin, Ruder Ware’s affiliation with Meritas®, an international alliance of law firms, means our network of lawyers can provide counsel for clients anywhere in this country or around the world.

Founded in 1920, Ruder Ware provides business, employment, estate planning, and litigation services. A full-service law firm, over 45 attorneys provide clients with a one-stop approach to their legal needs. Ruder Ware, Business Attorneys for Business Success.

Resolving Business Disputes

Posted on May 10, 2022 by

In a perfect world, business owners could spend all of their time and money focusing on a singular task:  running their business.  Despite the best laid plans, however, at some point ancillary concerns will arise and require—at least to some extent—that a business divert its resources to address and correct an issue.  One area of […]

Breaking News: Social Security Administration Announces 5.9% Benefit Increase for 2022

Posted on October 13, 2021 by

Today, the Social Security Administration announced in a press release that approximately seventy million Americans who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (“COLA”) seeing an increase in their benefits of 5.9% in 2022. Sixty-four million Social Security beneficiaries will see their 5.9% COLA increase in January 2022. Eight […]

Matthew J. Shin Joins Ruder Ware

Posted on April 23, 2021 by

Matthew Shin’s intellectual property and business transactions practice has supported the development and commercialization of new technologies, products, and services in laboratories, factories, and computing systems around the world.       Lisa O. O'Flyng See Full Bio

Attorney Andrew Lorenz Joins Ruder Ware

Posted on April 23, 2021 by

Ruder Ware is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew Lorenz to our Eau Claire attorney team. An Eau Claire native,  Andrew is a 2018 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School.  Prior to beginning his legal career he served four years with the United States Marine Corps.  At Ruder Ware, […]

Supreme Court of Wisconsin Ends State Mask Mandate on March 31

Posted on March 31, 2021 by

Today, March 31, 2021, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin ended the state-wide mask mandate after finding Executive Order (EO) #105 to be unlawful, ending it immediately.  Governor Tony Evers issued EO #105 shortly after the Wisconsin Legislature revoked EO #104. This decision also blocks Governor Evers from issuing further emergency orders under Wis. Stat. § 323.10 […]

Hold Everything: Do You Need a Litigation Hold Notice?

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

Recently, courts have awarded monetary sanctions ranging from $25,000 to $1,000,000 against companies that failed to prevent the destruction of electronic evidence. These sanction amounts reveal that the failure to implement a litigation hold and preserve evidence when required can have serious consequences for your business. Many business owners, managers, and human resources professionals believe […]

Limitation Changes for Small Claims Court

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

The 2011-13 Wisconsin budget bill raises the limit on many types of small claims actions. Effective July 1, 2011, the monetary limit for small claims actions for money judgments, replevin, attachments, and garnishments is $10,000 or less. Previously, the small claims limit was $5,000 or less. The increased limit does not apply to personal injury […]

What is the Price of Dignity and Privacy?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

You have faithfully and scrupulously carried out your Mom’s wishes. You are her primary agent under her durable and healthcare powers of attorney because Mom wants you. She wants your companionship. She wants your care and attention. She moved from the homestead to live near you because you are the one she wants. She not […]

So You Are Ready to Serve As Your Mom’s Power of Attorney?

Posted on December 1, 2009 by

Mom (or Dad) has become more than a little forgetful. Dad (or Mom) is deceased (or is mentally incompetent). Mom has some medical conditions, but she still lives in the home in which you grew up. She is on Social Security. She has some savings, some stocks, some insurance, and the family cottage up north. […]

Termination During Healing Period Requires Renewed TTD Payment Under Worker’s Compensation Law

Posted on June 18, 2007 by

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of an employee’s claim for renewed workers’ compensation temporary total disability benefits (“TTD”) after he was fired for having violated a very important safety rule. The employee, Dennis Race, was an electrician for Emmpack Foods. Race suffered an on-the-job injury to his left hand. Race returned […]

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